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South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Silver Shamrock Clover Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and silver shamrock brooch, set with three 11.2 - 11.8mm South Sea pearls and approx
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver

Pierre Sterlé Diamond and South Sea Pearl Brooch
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular brooch, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and South Sea pearls, demonstrates
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Vintage South Sea Pearl & Diamond Turtle Brooch GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
Identification: Cultured Environment: Salt Water GIA Comments: “This Pearl is often referred to as a “ South Sea
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum Triple Pearl and Diamond Pin features three
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20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond spider brooch features a voluminous Australian pearl of 18.2mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
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W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Vintage South Sea Pearl and 4.16ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive South Sea pearl brooch with diamonds has been crafted in platinum. The
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian Silver Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian silver and gold back large brooch, adorned with one South Sea Baroque pearl
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver

Rare South Sea Pearl Brooch/Pendant by Prince Dimitri
By Prince Dimitri
Located in Miami, FL
Prince Dimitri circa 1980-90. It features a rare 20.7 millimeter South Sea round White pearl adorned with
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Gold Floral Brooch Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt Gold Floral Brooch with Diamonds and South Sea Pearl. South Sea Pearl with a
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Gold Floral Brooch Made in Italy
Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Gold Floral Brooch Made in Italy
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H 0.52 in W 0.6 in L 2.76 in
GIT Certified 15mm South Sea Pearl Diamonds 4.37 Ct 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Massafra, IT
of style. Brooch come in 18K gold with a natural South Sea pearl of about 15 mm , so luxurious
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and 30.15 Carat Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
single floral bouquet/nosegay. The setting is ornamented with a feature stunning 15.64mm South Sea pearl
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl and 30.15 Carat Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Brooch
South Sea Pearl and 30.15 Carat Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.93 in W 1.38 in Dm 0.62 in L 3.03 in
GIT Certified South Sea Pearls GIA certified Diamond 18K Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Massafra, IT
. Pendant/Brooch come in 18k gold with 5 pieces of natural untreated South Sea Pearls of about 12mm, extra
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearls GIA certified Diamond 18K Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Massafra, IT
. Pendant/Brooch come in 18k gold with 5 pieces of natural untreated South Sea Pearls of about 12mm, extra
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Arthur King South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch 1970s
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
A baroque south sea pearl, white and colored diamonds, and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, by Arthur
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Vintage 1970s British Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Tsavorite Garnet Gold Frog Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Baroque South Sea Pearl with Very High Luster; Gem-set with green Tsavorite Garnet. Wow…Cute as he can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Vintage Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Wings and Body and featuring a Tahitian South Sea Pearl. Hand crafted in 14K White gold. Measures approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Orchid Flower Brooch with South Sea Pearl, by Gloria Bass
Located in Westmount, CA
detailed, hand made Orchid flower in full bloom with a lustrous South Sea pearl in the center. Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires diamond18 K
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
: 14,9 gram Additional information This brooch adorns a large South Sea cultured pearl. It is also set
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl, Muti Color Sapphire Scorpionfish Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Rainbow Color Sapphire 0.61 carat, Brown Diamond 0.71 carat, Black Diamond 0.05
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl 6.80 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Art Deco Brooch
Located in Massafra, IT
Spectacular Art Deco design for this collectible brooch in 18k gold with a untreated South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
14K White Gold Frog Pin Brooch. Hand set with a Sensational Large South Sea Pearl in Belly. Body
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

South Sea Pearl with Diamond Pendant / Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.13 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18k White Gold South Sea Black Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch, High Luster
Located in Hong Kong, HK
down. The brooch is about 8cm x 3cm. This brooch is 18k white gold set with one south sea black pearl
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2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k G...

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
For all Bee lovers, you are staring at a South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire 10.96 carats, Diamond 3.44
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2010s Thai Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Brooch set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A gracious convertible brooch/ pendant South Sea drop pearl with diamond accent set in 18k yellow
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Spider Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Spider Brooch securely set with a 15mm Black Tahitian Pearl body, enhanced a band of
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold

South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Mantis Brooch in 18 K
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite 0.60 carat, Diamond 0.97 carat, Cabuchon Ruby 0.74 carat with Cabuchon
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Whit...

18 K yellow Gold bee brooch golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Emerald Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
of a ca 15mm golden South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K yellow Gold and measures approx. 32 mm
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K white Gold bee brooch South Sea Pearl Diamond Rubyfancy Sapphire Tsavorite
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Tsavorites. The body consists of a ca 16mm white South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K white Gold and
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
body, a 15mm White South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18k white gold; pin measures approx. 40.5mm x
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl with Grey and Brown Diamond Swan Brooch 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Gray Diamond 5.48 carats and Brown Diamond 0.07 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat
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2010s Thai Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pins Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Whimsical pair of Frog Brooches; each set with a South Sea Pearl enhanced with
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearl. The brooch measures 1 5/8" x 1 1/2".
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1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

K. Brunini 18K Gold Orchid Brooch in Carved Bone, Diamonds and South Sea Pearl
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
pillow of diamonds is a lustrous South Sea pearl, the jewel of the South Pacific.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl with Blue Sapphire Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Blue Sapphire 24.10 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Fish Brooch Set in 18k White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Diamond 0.83 carat and Emerald 0.11 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Diamond South Sea Golden Pearl Gold Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An original piece by the “king of pearls” Mikimoto. It features a 11mm golden South Sea pearl which
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond 2.44 carats and Diamond 0.40 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18K White
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2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 14.2mm Gold South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18 Karat
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1990s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cluster South Sea Pearls Pin 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Pearls Pin Pendant 7.4 - 6.8mm South Sea Pearls 31mm diameter 14kt. yellow gold 8.5
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
flower design that is neatly pave set with white and fancy black diamonds and an incredible south sea
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini 18 Karat Gold Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Gem Stones and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds and cabochon rubies. The body is set with a 12 x 8.5 mm South Sea Pearl . The head and
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow...

South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Family of Birds on a Branch Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
, Gold and Tahitian South Sea Pearls; Diamond set wings and tails, further accented with ruby eyes, all
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Sunflower Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold brooch, depicting two sunflowers, set with a 14.1mm South Sea Tahitian and 16.1mm
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Additional information This brooch adorns a large South Sea cultured pearl. It is also set with 52 pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Cultured P...

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphire Brooch set in 22K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, South Sea...

18KT Gold Bee Brooch with Diamond .94 Carat Ruby 1.67 Carat and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
invisibly set rubies and a South Sea pearl. The wings and head are composed of round brilliant diamonds. Two
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Diamond And South Sea Pearls Cameo Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
diamonds with an estimate weight of 0.75 carats and 5 large South sea pearls and 3 coral drops Dimensions
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Vintage 1970s Greek Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Stick Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond stick pin features an 17.5mm pearl atop a corolla set with custom cut baguette rubies of brilliant color (1.41 carats) flanked by round diamonds. The chain is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and 2.29 Carat Diamond Butterfly Brooch with South Sea Pearl Center
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. The center of the brooch is a 11.3 mm South Sea Pearl. The butterfly measures 1.25" across and 1
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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Brooch with South Sea Cultural Pearl & Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
, a luminescent South Sea Cultural Pearl reigns, cradled within a delicate dance of diamonds. A swirl
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20th Century European Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Adorable 18K White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Monkey Pin
By Cassis Jewelry Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable 18K white gold diamond and South Sea pearl monkey pin, set with 78 full cut round diamonds
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 8.90cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: pin measures 62 x 52mm Weight: 28.73 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Carved South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Emerald Penguin Pin 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rare Handmade Peguin pin Very Well Made Carved South Sea Pearl 3ct Natural Ruby Sapphire
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 3/5ct Diamond & Cultured South Sea Black & White Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
, is a pristine white cultured South Sea round pearl, exuding timeless elegance. The second pearl, with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.57 Carat Sea of Cortez Pearl, 39.62 Carat Rock Crystal, Diamond, Gold Brooch
Located in Woodstock, GA
8.57 Carat Sea of Cortez Pearl, 39.62 Carat Rock Crystal, Diamond, White Gold Brooch, In Stock
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold

14k Baroque Akoya Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
. The brooch is approximately 2" x 1.5" and the nine pearls range from 7-9mm.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

14k Baroque Akoya Brooch
14k Baroque Akoya Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2 in
Bochic “Orient” Fancy Multi Color Sapphire & South Seal Baroque Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Fancy Multi Color Sapphire & South Seal Baroque Pearl Brooch Multi colors Natural Sri
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Green Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...

Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pelican brooch features an Australian South Sea Pearl of 13.5mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Crystal, Onyx, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, ...

Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
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Ella Gafter Seahorse Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
curls around an exceptionally large and beautiful oval South Sea pearl of 18mm size. The pearl pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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South Sea Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the south sea brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 203 antique edition and 195 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a south sea brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A south sea brooch from Ella Gafter, David Webb and Cellini — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a south sea brooch featuring pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a south sea brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a South Sea Brooch?

The price for a south sea brooch starts at $240 and tops out at $1,620,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $9,583.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About South Sea Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify South Sea pearls, you can compare their size to other pearls. Normally, ones that originate from the South Sea are much larger. Because it can be difficult to determine pearl type based on sight alone, consider using the services of a licensed jewelry appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted South Sea pearl jewelry.